Germany October asylum applications hit 15-year low

Germany recorded 5,707 initial asylum applications in October, the lowest for that month in 15 years, indicating a continued decline in migration flows. The drop likely reflects stricter border controls and EU-level migration deals, though the underlying causes remain uncertain. This strengthens the domestic political position of the governing coalition on migration policy ahead of elections.

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